Local Obituaries for Families in Grants, New Mexico
Sonia Proffitt
Jun 19, 2023
Sonia Proffitt, a dedicated and compassionate woman who was born on March 25th, 1934 in Pageton, WV, passed away on June 19th, 2023. She was a loving and generous mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, who always put her family first in her life. Sonia's life was filled with many joys and challenges, but it was her unwavering strength and courage...
Salvador Trejo
May 29, 2023
Salvador Allison Trejo, affectionately known as Sal, was born on February 18, 1948, in Silver City, New Mexico, and passed away on May 29, 2023. Sal was a funny, witty, dedicated, and smart man who touched the lives of many with his unique qualities and accomplishments. As a devout Catholic, Sal found inspiration in the verse, "Love bears all things,...
Don Bender
May 5, 2023
Don Robert Bender, 65, of Scottsdale, AZ, loving husband, brother, and uncle, passed awayunexpectedly on May 5, 2023.Don was born on January 14, 1958, in Meyersdale, PA, to Byard Miller Bender and Vida Hazel(Kretchman) Bender. He lived on the family farm in Springs, PA, and attended Salisbury-Elk LickHigh School and Drexel University in Philadelphia where he earned a degree in...
Eloy Jaramillo
Apr 19, 2023
Eloy M. Jaramillo was born in Bibo, New Mexico on June 23, 1941, the 4th born child of Frank and Theodora Jaramillo. Eloy passed away peacefully on April 19, 2023 surrounded by family. He was a resident of Grants, NM most of his life where he worked and raised his family. Throughout the years, Eloy owned and operated a gas...
Barbara Lopez
Apr 3, 2023
Barbara Lopez “Bear” was born December 4, 1959 in Grants, NM and passed away after a battle with a life long illness on Monday, April 3, 2023 at the age of 63. Barbara fought a hard life long disease of diabetes from the age of 8 years old.She loved going to play Bingo and playing at the Casino with friends....
Eloisa Chavez
Mar 15, 2023
Eloisa Marie Chavez 88 of Grants, New Mexico passed away on March 15th, 2023.Eloisa passed peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. Eloisa was born on December 11th, 1934 to Benedito & Eleanor Marquez in Pierda Lumbre, New Mexico. Eloisa had many hobbies, she loved to crochet, sew, garden, and make crafts for her family and friends. Eloisa was very artistic,...
Rebecca Sanchez
Mar 11, 2023
Rebecca "Becky" Sanchez went to be with her Lord & Savior on March 11th, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones. Becky was born to Frutoso Quintana & Eufemia Sandoval on December 16th, 1935 in Pecos N.M.. She was a homemaker and enjoyed babysitting and helping raise her grandchildren. She was known by Nana to her grandchildren and their friends.Becky is...
George Garcia
Mar 7, 2023
George Garcia, of Grants, New Mexico entered eternal rest on Monday, March 7, 2023, at the age of 83. George was born on June 4, 1939, in San Rafael, New Mexico to Inez and Lucy Garcia. George grew up and spent his childhood in San Rafael, NM. George’s father died when he was 10 years old, and George had to...
